Google Uncovers PROMPTFLUX Malware That Uses Gemini AI to Rewrite Its Code Hourly

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Google Uncovers PROMPTFLUX Malware That Uses Gemini AI to Rewrite Its Code Hourly

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PromptFlux Malware Utilizes Gemini AI for Dynamic Code Mutation Google has identified a new malware named PromptFlux, which employs a VBScript dropper to dynamically rewrite and mutate its own code in real time using the Gemini API. This malware can adapt its code structure hourly, making it difficult for traditional static defenses to detect and mitigate. The evolving nature of PromptFlux poses challenges for cybersecurity teams in managing vulnerabilities. 2 sources 44

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